2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1922009380 MD
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STEPHEN TIMMS, MD

Neurology Physician in WHEELING, West Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 612 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1061/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$137.25
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN TIMMS, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WHEELING, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 612 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $137.25 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN TIMMS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1061 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 6,089 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2005

NPI 1922009380

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,089 365% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

94.1061/100 11.006100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Neurology Physician share within West Virginia

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1061/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in WHEELING, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922009380. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 20 MEDICAL PARK, WHEELING, WV, 26003, with a listed phone of (304) 243-8399. NPI 1922009380 was issued on 08/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TIMMS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,089 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 612 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1061/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4655), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

20 MEDICAL PARK
WHEELING, WV 26003

Provider Details

NPI 1922009380
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN TIMMS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WHEELING HOSPITAL INC
WHEELING, WV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for STEPHEN TIMMS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$137

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 6,089 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

6,089
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
612
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,365
Total Day Supply
244,249
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$390K
Opioid Claims
182 (3.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 168, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 153, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
652
Levetiracetam
429
Donepezil Hcl
374
Primidone
316
Memantine Hcl
258
Topiramate
184
Pregabalin
181
Lamotrigine
167
Alprazolam
159
Ropinirole Hcl
158

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN TIMMS, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's 6,089 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TIMMS.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in WHEELING, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN TIMMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN TIMMS, MD wrote 6,089 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 612 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (Quality: 78.4655). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN TIMMS, MD located?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD is located at 20 MEDICAL PARK, WHEELING, WV, 26003. Phone: (304) 243-8399.
What is STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922009380, issued on 08/09/2005.
Does STEPHEN TIMMS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHEN TIMMS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN TIMMS, MD had 182 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN TIMMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN TIMMS, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,089 Part D claims and 612 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN TIMMS, MD's NPI is 1922009380 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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